IPC’s global network includes Councilors and Jr. Councilors, who are volunteer leaders advancing psoriasis care worldwide. With 200+ experts globally, their work spans research, education, and clinical practice across disciplines like genetics, epidemiology, psychology, patient care, and more.
Learn more about our global volunteer network by searching the Meet the Experts directory.
IPC Councilors are leading experts in psoriasis who volunteer their time to support IPC’s mission through research, education, and global collaboration to improve patient care.
IPC Jr. Councilors are alumni of the IPC International Fellowship Program who continue to contribute to our mission. As emerging leaders in dermatology, they support IPC’s work through education, research, and global outreach alongside senior Councilors.
The IPC Councilor Emeritus designation is an honorary title recognizing Councilors and former Board Members who are transitioning from active professional roles and whose leadership and service have made a significant and lasting contribution to advancing IPC’s mission.
How can clinicians navigate emotionally complex patient interactions while maintaining empathy and trust? In this article, Mio Nakamura discusses communication approaches that may help strengthen patient relationships in dermatology settings.
Read summaries from the IPC symposium at the 2026 Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting covering disease modification, immune pathways, therapeutic escape, and psoriasis treatment response.
In this Take Ten with IPC video, Professor Peter van de Kerkhof discusses the use and misuse of systemic corticosteroids in psoriasis. He questions whether they contraindicate the treatment of psoriasis, while also covering his personal experience in prescribing them.
In this Take Ten with IPC video, Professor Peter van de Kerkhof discusses the use and misuse of topical corticosteroids in psoriasis, covering current use, guidelines, and consequences.
Missed the joint symposium hosted by the International Eczema Council (IEC) and International Psoriasis Council (IPC) at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting? Select presentations from Psoriasis or Dermatitis? When Boundaries Blur and Treatments Flip the Script are now available, covering diagnostic overlap, emerging tools, treatment-related reactions, and practical strategies for managing complex cases across diverse patient populations.
